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Lead Optical Engineering Specialist

1 month ago

Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Unlock Your Potential as a Graduate Optical Engineer

Do you want to collaborate with leading scientists and engineers on real-time projects within a globally renowned company?

Leonardo, an international leader in electronic and information technologies, offers an 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme.

As a Graduate Optical Engineer, you will join our team on £33,000 per annum, including a welcome bonus, and potentially receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you relocate more than 40 miles away from home.

You will have access to extensive development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments.

Our programme involves engaging with challenging project work and delivering innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts.

We value individuals who demonstrate a commitment to personal development. We partner with Coursera and LinkedIn online training platforms, offering around 4,000 courses tailored to your interests.

As a Graduate Optical Engineer, you will undergo a focused Learning & Development programme, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to research, design, development, and manufacturing phases within the field of Electro-Optic (EO) Sensors.

You will be involved in the development and delivery of complex EO products used by Defence and Commercial Industries, including Missile Seekers, Thermal Imaging Cameras, C-UAS, and Laser-based systems.

This role offers opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of industry-leading EO Systems talent, travel for Project activities, Customer/Sub-contractor engagement, and self-development.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Work package management, focusing on Quality, Schedule, and Cost.
  • Engineering function continuous improvement.
  • System architecture definition, specifying and developing lens designs, conducting analyses and performance simulations, supporting system integration and test, and working closely with manufacturing colleagues and suppliers.

To excel in this role, you should demonstrate enthusiasm for developing new skills and a willingness to grasp opportunities.

Please note that eligibility for UK Security Clearance is required for this position.

Leonardo offers a range of benefits, including a company-funded flexible benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both employees and customers.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Flexible hours with possibility of hybrid working.
  • Company-funded private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
  • Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
  • Discounted Gym membership and Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: Earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, which fosters collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for development.